Those Pokémon's sure are popular (1.5m in two days)

Robert1986 · 15 Sep 2009 at 10:45

I don't get it. Why is pokemon so popular over there? I never understood the craze.

Kotaku said:
DS titles Pokémon Soul Silver and Heart Gold went on sale in Japan on September 12. Pokémon DS games? Bet lots of people bought them.

In they're first two days on sale, Soul Silver and Heart Gold sold 1,408,980 copies of the game. The title sold out at locations across Japan, so the demand is even higher than those sales indicate.

The games are remakes of Gold and Silver, which sold 23 million copies worldwide.

The Running Man · 15 Sep 2009 at 10:51

hm its not JUST popular over there.. its one of the greatest handheld RPGs ever created with a level of depth that really does surpass most portable games.

pokemon ***!!!

Lightnix · 15 Sep 2009 at 10:57

Gold and Silver was the greatest generation for Pokemon (two continents to explore, considerably fixed type advantages, ******' tyranitar man!). If I find my DS I fully expect to get Soul Silver for it. The original was an amazing game.

K1LLSW1TCH · 15 Sep 2009 at 13:55

Is that a pedometer that they are bundling with it? Why?! Also, I am miffed as to why Pokemon is still so popular, not just in Japan but worldwide.

Madkjb · 15 Sep 2009 at 15:11

It was a good game (red/blue) back on the gameboy. I'm surprised its still going on so strong must be over 10 years? now. Understandable in Japan but worldwide I'm surprised, I know people still buying the games in their early 20's and collecting other spin offs, do not understand why.

wannabedamned · 15 Sep 2009 at 15:35

PIKA PI!

I love pokemon

The Running Man · 15 Sep 2009 at 15:45

Understandable in Japan but worldwide I'm surprised, I know people still buying the games in their early 20's and collecting other spin offs, do not understand why.

because its a quality game!

you seem to think that the pokemon franchise is created soley for kids.. the level of depth to the rpg is quite deep once u get into areas such as breeding, IV's, EV's and specialist movesets etc.

Zerolimitz · 15 Sep 2009 at 15:48

i remember playing it on the gameboy honestly i think its a great game tho i have never watched the cartoon maybe 1 - 2 episodes that's about it.

Kyle009 · 15 Sep 2009 at 15:49

I'd definitely pick up a gold and silver remake for the DS was an excellent game at the time.

Weebull · 15 Sep 2009 at 15:58

It's actually a brilliant RPG, once you get over the childish reputation.

Demoniser · 15 Sep 2009 at 16:57

Its just generally been a fantastic franchise comerically. I don't think pokemon would have been as popular over here without the tv show, which is still going strong afaik. The games are a winning formla, addictive, entertaining and just simple and fun to play which makes them great for handhelds and thus it appeals to all ages.

cheets64 · 15 Sep 2009 at 16:58

The Japanese are strange people.

PGdude · 15 Sep 2009 at 17:06

It's good boredom fodder. It cures it every so often.

OR YOU CAN PLAY IT LIKE SERIOUS BUSINESS TOO.

Sinny · 15 Sep 2009 at 17:49

Now hurry up and release Red/Blue on DSi ware nintendo! (and Tetris while you're at it!)

thecremeegg · 15 Sep 2009 at 18:18

I played pokemon red/blue to the death, fantastic games!

weringo · 15 Sep 2009 at 18:32

Because they're really well made RPG games. I loved the latest one on DS.

Phatjayunoi · 15 Sep 2009 at 19:22

Pretty much the one of the same reasons why people new to Japanese Anime will think that just because it is a cartoon animation with characters with big cutesy eyes (In Pokemon's case, wierd and cute creatures) that it is only for children, well it's not! If you actually get to know the topic at hand, as mentioned before, you will find there is a lot of depth in there and it is a much bigger world than you realise.

Robert1986 · 15 Sep 2009 at 19:37

Phatjayunoi said:
Pretty much the one of the same reasons why people new to Japanese Anime will think that just because it is a cartoon animation with characters with big cutesy eyes (In Pokemon's case, wierd and cute creatures) that it is only for children, well it's not! If you actually get to know the topic at hand, as mentioned before, you will find there is a lot of depth in there and it is a much bigger world than you realise.

I actually like a few anime shows. Death Note is probably my all time favorite anime.

Lightnix · 15 Sep 2009 at 19:43

PGdude said:
It's good boredom fodder. It cures it every so often.

OR YOU CAN PLAY IT LIKE SERIOUS BUSINESS TOO.

It has something for everyone.

wannabedamned · 15 Sep 2009 at 19:46

Phatjayunoi said:
Pretty much the one of the same reasons why people new to Japanese Anime will think that just because it is a cartoon animation with characters with big cutesy eyes (In Pokemon's case, wierd and cute creatures) that it is only for children, well it's not! If you actually get to know the topic at hand, as mentioned before, you will find there is a lot of depth in there and it is a much bigger world than you realise.

You can easily tell the difference between anime aimed at teenagers\adults. Compared to those aimed at kids. Bleach and Naruto, Once piece and Deathnote, are all teenager and above aimed. Pokemon anime shows are for the younger generation, obviously that doesnt stop some of us anime fans watching it though

Dragonball\Z\GT is a funny one, As in our country its a kids show, The uncut version however I would say is more for teenagers